Advances in application and research of virtual reality technology in amblyopia treatment

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-0785.2023.08.008

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With the development of virtual reality technology, its application in the field of clinical medicine is becoming more widespread, especially in the area of neurological rehabilitation, which has achieved remarkable results. Similarly, there is great potential for the clinical use of this technique in ophthalmology for the treatment of amblyopia caused by developmental disorders of the visual cortex. This paper reviews the progress in the application and research of virtual reality technology in amblyopia treatment, with an aim to provide a reference for future clinical practice and research in amblyopia treatment.

Key words: Virtual reality, Amblyopia treatment, Visual cortex, Neuroplasticity

Zhifeng Lu, Jiajia Zhou, Shu Liang. Advances in application and research of virtual reality technology in amblyopia treatment[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinicians(Electronic Edition), 2023, 17(08): 891-895.

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